Wisconsin Administrative Code

SPS 316.220 Branch-circuit, feeder and service calculations. Substitute the following wording for NEC 220.5 (C): The floor area for each floor shall be calculated from the outside dimensions of the building, dwelling unit, or other area involved. For dwelling units, the calculate…

SPS 316.225 Outside branch circuits and feeders. (1) NUMBER OF SUPPLIES. This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in NEC 225.30: Multi−occupancy buildings or structures may have one set of branch circuit conductors installed from a dwelling unit to the second bui…

SPS 316.230 Services. (1) NUMBER OF SERVICES. (a) This is a department informational note to be used under NEC 230.2 (intro.): Note: It is recommended that the electric utility or cooperative supplying electric current be contacted prior to service equipment installations for any…

SPS 316.240 Overcurrent protection. The requirements in 2017 NEC 240.67 do not apply to this chapter. the chapter was last published. 9 SAFETY AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Note: This section is repealed eff. 9-1-26 by CR 26-016. SPS 316.250 Grounding and bonding. (1) SUPPLEThe excep…

SPS 316.250 Grounding and bonding. (1) SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRODE REQUIRED. The exception in 2011 and 2017 NEC 250.53 (A) (2) is not included as part of this chapter. (2) SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRODE. This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in 2011 and 2017 NEC 250.53 (A)…

SPS 316.300 Wiring methods. (1) ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIVATE ONSITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS. These department rules apply to private onsite wastewater treatment systems and are in addition to the requirements of NEC 300: Note: Sub. (1) (intro.) is shown as amended eff…

SPS 316.310 Conductors for general wiring. (1) This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in 2011 NEC 310.15 (B) (3) (a): The derating factors shown in NEC Table 310.15 (B) (3) (a) do not apply to branch circuits supplying an individual dwelling unit except under t…

SPS 316.312 Cabinets, cutout boxes and meter socket enclosures. (1) CABLES. Substitute the following wording for NEC 312.5 (C) Exception No. 1 (intro.): Exception No. 1: Cables with entirely nonmetallic sheaths may enter an enclosure through one or more nonflexible raceways of no…

SPS 316.314 Outlet, device, pull and junction boxes; conduit bodies; fittings; and handhole enclosures. (1) CONDUCTORS ENTERING BOXES, CONDUIT BODIES, OR FITTINGS. This is a department exception to the requirements of NEC 314.17 (B): Exception: Nonmetallic sheathed cable is not r…

SPS 316.334 Nonmetallic-sheathed cable: Types NM and NMC. (1) USES PERMITTED. Substitute the following wording for NEC 334.10 (3): Other structures permitted to be of Types III, IV, and V construction except as prohibited in NEC 334.12. Note: SPS 316.334 (title) and (1) are shown…

SPS 316.358 Uses permitted. This is a department rule in addition to the requirements of 2011 and 2017 NEC 358.12: Electrical metallic tubing may not be used in direct contact with earth, in concrete slabs or floors poured on earth, or in exterior concrete walls below grade. Note…

SPS 316.400 Flexible cords and cables. Substitute the following wording for the exception in NEC 400.12 (4): Exception: Flexible cord and flexible cable may be attached to building surfaces for a use permitted under NEC 400.10 (A) if all of the following apply: (1) The source is …

SPS 316.404 Switches controlling lighting loads. The requirements in 2017 NEC 404.2 (C) do not apply to dwelling units. Note: This section is repealed eff. 9-1-26 by CR 26-016.

SPS 316.406 Receptacles, cord connectors and attachment plugs (caps). (1) ARC-FAULT CIRCUIT-INTERRUPTER PROTECTION. The requirements in NEC 406.4 (D) (4) are not included as part of this chapter. Note: Sub. (1) is shown as amended eff. 9-1-26 by CR 26-016. Prior to 9-1-26 it read…

SPS 316.450 Transformers and transformer vaults (including secondary ties), location. Substitute the following wording for NEC 450.41: Vaults containing oil-insulated transformers shall be located where the vaults can be ventilated to the outside air without using flues or ducts,…

SPS 316.511 Commercial garages, repair and storage. (1) The requirements specified in 2011 NEC 511.3 (C) (1) (a) are not included as part of this chapter. (2) Substitute the following wording for 2011 NEC 511.3 (C) (2) (a): The ceiling area shall be unclassified where ventilation…

SPS 316.547 Agricultural buildings. This is a department exception to the requirements in 2011 and 2017 NEC 547.5 (G): Exception: Ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection is not required for a single receptacle providing power for an electric fence controller used for livestoc…

SPS 316.551 Recreational vehicles and recreational vehicle parks. Substitute the following wording for 2017 NEC 551.71 (C): A minimum of 20 percent of existing and 40 percent of all new recreational vehicle sites, with electrical supply, shall each be equipped with a 50-ampre, 12…

SPS 316.620 Elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, moving walks, platform lifts and stairway chairlifts. This is a department exception to the requirements in 2011 and 2017 NEC 620: Exception: Wherever NEC 620 requires disconnecting means with overcurrent protection to be located in…

SPS 316.675 Electrically driven or controlled irrigation machines. (1) This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in 2011 NEC 675.8: A service disconnecting means with overcurrent protection shall be provided at the service point in accordance with NEC 230 subchapt…

SPS 316.680 Swimming pools, fountains and similar installations. (1) PERIMETER SURFACES. This is a department rule in addition to the requirements of 2011 NEC 680.26 (B) (2): The requirements specified in NEC 680.26 (B) (2) do not apply to a listed self-contained spa or hot tub c…

SPS 316.700 Emergency systems. (1) WIRING, EMERGENCY SYSTEM. This is a department rule in addition to the requirements of 2011 and 2017 NEC 700.10 (B): (a) Except as provided in par. (b), emergency circuit wiring shall be listed raceways, Type AC cable or Type MC cable. (b) Emerg…

SPS 316.701 Legally required standby systems. (1) ADDITION. This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in 2011 and 2017 NEC 701.12 (intro.): The enclo- 12 sure of the alternate source of power located outdoors for legally required standby systems shall be located a…

SPS 318.1001 Purpose. Pursuant to ss. 101.982 and 101.983, Stats., the purpose of this chapter is to establish minimum safety standards for the design, construction, installation, operation, inspection, testing, maintenance, alteration, repair, and replacement of conveyances. Aug…

SPS 318.1002 Scope. This chapter applies to conveyances as defined in s. SPS 318.1004 (10).

SPS 318.1003 Application. (1) RETROACTIVITY. (a) The design, construction, and installation rules of this chapter, including the acceptance-inspection requirements and the applied criteria from the standards adopted in s. SPS 318.1005, do not apply retroactively to conveyances ex…

SPS 318.1004 Definitions. In this chapter: (1) XAgent municipalityY means any municipality designated as an agent of the department under s. SPS 318.1012 (1) (a). (2) XAlterationY means any change to equipment, including its parts, components, or subsystems, other than maintenanc…

SPS 318.1005 Adoption of standards by reference. (1) PRIMARY STANDARDS. The following standards are hereby incorporated by reference into this chapter, subject to the modifications specified in this chapter: (a) Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, ASME A17.1]2016/CSA B44]16…

SPS 318.1006 Fees. Fees for plan review, permit application, inspection, permit to operate, and other services performed by the department pertaining to elevators, escalators, and lift devices shall be as determined in ch. SPS 302. 2014 No. 704, eff. 9-1-14.

SPS 318.1007 Plan review and approval. (1) APPROVALS. (a) 1. Before commencing the construction or installation of a conveyance, an approval shall be obtained from the department or agent municipality within whose boundaries the conveyance is to be located. 2. Before commencing a…

SPS 318.1008 Plan review actions. (1) PROCESSING. The department shall review and make a determination on a request for plan approval within 15 business days, except as provided in sub. (2) (d). (2) DETERMINATIONS. (a) Conditional approval. 1. If the department determines the app…

SPS 318.1010 Product approvals. (1) VOLUNTARY APPROVAL. (a) Materials, equipment, and products regulated by this chapter may receive a written approval from the department indicating code compliance. (b) 1. Approval of materials, equipment, and products shall be based on sufficie…

SPS 318.1011 Inspections and permits to operate. (1) GENERAL. Pursuant to s. 101.983 (2), Stats., no person may allow a conveyance to operate on property owned by the person unless the person holds a valid permit to operate for the conveyance, except this requirement does not app…

SPS 318.1012 Agent municipalities. (1) DESIGNATION. (a) Pursuant to ss. 101.12 and 101.983 (4), Stats., the department may designate a municipality as an agent of the department and thereby assign the authority to review and approve conveyance plans and specifications, conduct in…

SPS 318.1013 Accident reporting. (1) (a) Any bodily injury requiring more than first-aid treatment, that occurs in conjunction with a conveyance, shall be reported by the owner or owner[s agent to the department or agent municipality within 2 business days of the injury, except a…

SPS 318.1014 Petition for variance. A petition for variance relating to a provision in this chapter may be submitted and shall be processed in accordance with ch. SPS 303. The petition for variance shall include, where applicable, a position statement from the fire department or …

SPS 318.1015 Enforcement. Where an agent municipality administers and enforces this chapter, a regulated item or activity shall be directed to or addressed by the agent municipality before requesting input from the department.

SPS 318.1016 Appeals. (1) APPEAL OF DEPARTMENT ORDER. Pursuant to s. 101.02 (6) (e), Stats., any person who owns or operates a conveyance that is affected by an order of the department may petition the department for a hearing on the reasonableness of the order. (2) APPEAL OF LOC…

SPS 318.1017 Penalties. Penalties for violations of this chapter are subject to and may be assessed in accordance with s. 101.988 (3), Stats.

SPS 318.1018 Investigations initiated by public. (1) VERIFICATION OF RECEIPT. The department shall provide verification of receipt for any notice filed in accordance with s. 101.988 (1) (b), Stats. The department shall provide electronic Note: The department may be contacted by t…

SPS 318.1700 Changes, additions, or omissions to ASME A17.1. (1) GENERAL. Elevators, escalators, moving walks, and lifts shall be designed, constructed, installed, operated, maintained, tested, and inspected in accordance with ASME A17.1, except as otherwise provided in this chap…

SPS 318.1701 Scope, application, and definitions. (1) Substitute the following informational notes for the requirements in ASME A17.1 section 1.1: Note: See sections SPS 318.1002 and 318.1003 for scope and application requirements. Note: See ASME A18.1 and subchapter V for requir…

SPS 318.1702 Electric elevators. (1) PIT DRAINS AND (a) This is a department informational note to be used under ASME A17.1 section 2.2.2.3: SUMPS. Note: See ch. SPS 362 of the building code for hoistway drain and sump requirements for elevators in commercial buildings. (b) Subst…

SPS 318.1703 Hydraulic Elevators. (1) HYDRAULIC JACKS. Substitute the following wording for the requirements in ASME A17.1 section 3.18.3.8.3(b): (a) The cylinder bottom and sides below the pit floor shall be completely surrounded by a protective material designed to withstand a …

SPS 318.1705 Special application elevators. (1) LIMITED-USE, LIMITED-APPLICATION ELEVATORS. Substitute the following wording for the requirements in ASME A17.1 section 5.2.1.7: Equipment shall be permitted to be located in rooms containing other equipment essential for the operat…

SPS 318.1707 Dumbwaiter and Type B material lifts. (1) POWER AND HAND DUMBWAITERS WITHOUT AUTOMATIC TRANSFER DEVICES. Substitute the following wording for the requirements in ASME A17.1 Part 7, Scope: This part applies to power dumbwaiters and Type B material lifts. (2) HOISTWAY-…

SPS 318.17081 Security.